Microplane grater

The Microplane is a marvel of technology, function and clever marketing. What makes the Microplane so great? Hundreds of tiny razor blades are created through a chemical etching process. These little razors tend to slice, not rip or shread.
This gadget made it into the kitchen after a short stint in the tool shed. Its original use was to shave wood (microPLANE, get it?).

I prepare the apples for my signature âChristmas In A Jarâ¢â apple butter. Infuse tomato sauce with the flavors of garlic and oregano before I cook them. It can take the place of a mortar and pestle in some cases when you wan...I prepare the apples for my signature âChristmas In A Jarâ¢â apple butter. Infuse tomato sauce with the flavors of garlic and oregano before I cook them. It can take the place of a mortar and pestle in some cases when you want to get the most out of the flavors you are trying to layer in a sauce.